Zener diodes

Question 1

Can a zener diode be connected in forward and reverse bias?

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Where are the positive and the negative terminals typically connected on a zener diode?

Answer 2

The positive to the cathode and the negative to the anode

Question 3

What can a zener diode be used for?

Answer 3

It can be used to rectify AC to DC. it can also regulate voltage to a load in parallel to it

Question 4

A zener diode will have the same D.M.M test results as a regular diode?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What can you assume about the diode if a 100 ohm resistor connected in series with a 12vz supplied with 24 Vdc will have 120 ma

Answer 5

Assume that the diode is in reverse bias

Question 6

How many volts will a 100 ohm resistor have across it connected in parallel to a 12vz diode?

Answer 6

12 volts

Question 7

How do you find the average vdc produced?

Answer 7

VDC applied x .9

Question 8

How do you find IZ?

Answer 8

IRLM-IRL